New Delhi: Amidst the growing number of Coronavirus cases in the country, the Narendra Modi led BJP government is under public scrutiny over the alleged scam in the purchasing of ventilators.

On Monday, afternoon, social media users took to Twitter to express their views on the matter, and soon the hashtag #PMVentilatorScam was among the top trending hashtags on Twitter India. The topic was among the top three trending topics on the micro-blogging site at 6:00 pm on Monday.

The users also questioned the government’s decision to not provide the audit of the PM-Cares fund and demanded that transparency should be maintained over the funds collected by the people.

The campaign comes on the back of the claims of scam made by noted activist Saket Gokhale alleging that there was a scam by the government in the purchasing of the ventilators during the COVID-19 crisis in the country.

Opposition party Congress also soon joined the campaign and posted several questions and claims on the alleged scam. It also demanded that the Prime Minister to come out and clarify to the people of the country as the money collected from them has been allegedly misused and scammed.

Here are some of the tweets posted with the hashtag.

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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.

He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.

The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.

"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.

The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.

He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.